Stress is ever-present in the hustle and bustle of our lives, and it creeps in and sets up shop. Here’s the thing about it: your body and mind are wired together, and that’s where the mind-body connection comes into play. … Read More
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What’s Your Pressure Release Valve
Are you familiar with the glorified pressure cooker, the Instant Pot? My wife often uses it to cook vegetables, other side dishes, and even the main meal. On it is a valve because when your food is ready, you turn … Read More
The Science of Exercise and Mental Health
Note: Lily Rose specially wrote the article. Exercise will improve your mental health. The USA is experiencing a mental health crisis. As reported on CNN, ongoing public health threats, including racism and gun violence, have only exacerbated numerous social stressors. … Read More
The Struggle Is Real
Being a fitness professional doesn’t mean the struggle is real in staying healthy and fit. Between COVID, the rising cost of living, the war in Ukraine, and school shootings, there are a lot of things at play and a few … Read More
3 Summer Vacation Training
Train while on vacation to help enjoy your treats guilt-free 😊 Are you the type of person who enjoys exercise even while on vacation? Answer this before you go any further. If you answered yes, great read on but if … Read More
Exercising When You’re Stressed Out
The last month or so has been rough and expensive and I’ve been constantly stressed out, waiting for the other shoes to drop. Dishwasher broke. Replaced it. The septic tank went out not once but twice. My wife’s car’s widescreen … Read More
Breathing To Sleep And Digest Food Better
Guest Post By Cristian Plascencia Something you do every second of your living life is often overlooked and under-appreciated. And breathing is one of those things. Your breath is a habitual, rhythmic routine that sustains your life. Breathing has the … Read More
How Yoga Benefits Strength Training
Guest Post By Pamela Johnson Note- The authors views are her own and are not necessarily held by me. Yoga and strength training are helpful for physical strength. But you need to know the difference between Yoga Training and strength … Read More
10 Tips To Make Your Fitness Easier
Fitness is my job, passion, and profession. It is easy for me to maintain or improve my fitness because it’s part of my DNA. But that’s not the case for everyone and maybe even you. For some it’s difficult will … Read More
Exercising With Resistance Bands
Resistance bands are a cheaper alternative when money is tight Recently, I’ve been in the market for more dumbbells and weight plates for Outback Performance and two things struck me. One there’s not much in stock and two, what’s there … Read More